Disclosure: I received this product for free to review. All opinions are my own. When I say I love RYOBI Tools, I seriously mean it!
I recently received a huge box on my doorstep containing this RYOBI Sliding Compound Miter Saw. You see, I have major project plans coming up, and I needed this tool in order to build a few things. When the box arrived, I was so excited! And afraid. But mostly excited! And then afraid some more. The truth is, a tool like this can be intimidating, especially to someone like me who has very little power tool experience. I got my feet wet by starting with a jig saw, then moved onto a circular saw, and now this saw. It took me a while to get up the nerve to take it out of the box and set it up. But you know what guys? Turns out it wasn’t all that scary after all. This miter saw opens up a whole new world of project possibilities.
This saw allows you to make all sorts of different cuts. I started with basic miter cuts since I am just familiarizing myself with this tool. (Can’t wait to show you what I made! Stay tuned.) You can do bevel cuts, miter cuts, compound miter cuts and slide cuts. This saw is the perfect saw for cutting crown moulding, as well as for projects that require angled cuts of any kind.
I have several RYOBI power tools, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. I’ve been happy with every single product of theirs that I have tried. If you want to take your building capabilities up a notch, then you’re going to need this sliding compound miter saw. As long as you follow all of the recommended safety precautions, and work slowly, then this tool really isn’t scary once you get comfortable using it. I love it and I can’t wait to build all sorts of fun things with it.
This saw has a laser guide which makes accurate cuts easy to achieve. There are also table extensions on each side of the saw which allows you to work with longer pieces of wood. I also really like that it comes with its own clamp to hold the wood in place while I cut it. It has a 13 amp motor to handle tough jobs, and an electric brake to stop the blade quickly after you finish a cut. I also like the fact that it has a self-retracting blade guard for added safety, and the slide bar is nice since it allows you to cut wider boards. The saw is easy to operate, even for a small girl like me. I read through the manual and was easily able to use this saw without having anyone teach me how. If I can do it, then you can too! I foresee myself getting lots of use out of this tool.
I have another RYOBI tool which I will be reviewing soon, and it is quickly becoming one of my favorites too, so stay tuned for that!
RYOBI tools, including this sliding compound miter saw, are available at Home Depot. For tons of inspiration, plus the chance to upload your own projects, visit RYOBI Nation.
Note: Always wear proper safety gear and use extreme caution when operating power tools!